A legendary Broncos player and member of the Ring of Fame has died.

Ex-Broncos quarterback Craig Morton passed away Saturday, the team announced. He was 83. The family confirmed his death with the Broncos.

The Denver Gazette chronicled Morton’s recent health struggles last fall from his home in Mill Valley, Calif. Morton endured serious back problems, issues with sepsis and several lengthy hospital visits.

“I am getting back to where I actually really can walk again,’’ Morton said. “I had back problems the last couple of years and had a number of procedures but it’s coming along now finally.”

Morton played 18 NFL seasons from 1965 to 1982, including six with the Broncos (‘77-82), and led Denver to its first Super Bowl appearance in 1977. He was also named the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Year and the PFWA Comeback Player of the Year for that season.

“It was a magical season,’’ Morton said in August. “We weren’t expected to do anything with a new coach (in Red Miller) and a new quarterback. But we couldn’t lose, and the fans were amazing. You’d go into a restaurant, and they would literally stand up and clap in celebration (upon Morton’s entry).”

Morton won two division titles for the Broncos with three playoff berths. He finished his career with the most passing yards (11,895), passing touchdowns (74) and completions (907) in franchise history. He ranks third overall among Broncos quarterbacks with 41 regular-season wins.

Morton previously played with the Cowboys (1965-74) and Giants (1974-76). The Broncos inducted him into their Ring of Fame in 1988. He was in attendance at the “Orange Crush” reunion at Empower Field in 2024.

The Broncos said Morton died surrounded by family in Mill Valley, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Kym, his sister, his children and his grandchildren.